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Blood Vessel Disorders

Overview:
Blood clots and other types of blockages in blood vessels in the legs can have serious health consequences. In this interview with Ellen Beth Levitt, our expert discusses the symptoms and latest treatments for deep vein thrombosis and peripheral arterial disease, and why both of these conditions can have serious health consequences if they are not treated properly.

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Part One:

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Pulmonary embolism
DVT symptoms, risk factors and treatments
Blood thinners
Importance of follow up after DVT treatment
Post-thrombotic syndrome
Interventional radiology treatments

Part Two:

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
Claudication
PAD Symptoms
PAD Risk factors
Diagnosing PAD - ABI (Ankle / Brachial index)
PAD Treatments
Stents
PAD and heart disease Preventing PAD

Guest:
Dr. Ziv Haskal, chief of vascular and interventional radiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Haskal is also a professor and vice chairman of diagnostic radiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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